Free Bible Commentary
“Revelation 5:11-14”
Categories: Revelation“Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.’ And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, ‘To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.’ And the four living creatures kept saying, ‘Amen.’ And the elders fell down and worshiped.”
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Close your eyes and try to envision this breathtaking scene in your mind. Chapter five ends with a swelling chorus of heavenly beings vocalizing praises to the triumphant Lamb and to Him who sits on the divine throne. “Myriads of myriads” indicates an incalculable number of angels along with “the living creatures and the elders” extoling God’s virtues at a deafening pitch (verse 11). “Every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea” (verse 13) also joined in together to exalt the praises of the awesome King and the Lamb who was slain yet lives forevermore.
As this magnificent throne scene draws to a close, God’s loyal subjects cannot help but be enthralled and uplifted by the certainty that they do not serve their Lord in vain. The Ruler of the Universe sits upon His throne of almighty power, He sees and rules in the affairs of men who dwell upon all the created earth, He hears the prayers and cries of His faithful, suffering children, and He can and will supply provision to them and their ultimate vindication in a resounding and complete victory over their enemies. Praise be to God in the highest! To Him belongs all “power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing” (verse 12)!
Homer Hailey wrote in regard to the worshiping angels: “Christ’s sacrifice made no provision for fallen angels (Hebrews 2:16), and the holy angels need none; yet as ministering spirits doing service for the sake of the redeemed (Heb. 1:14), they desire to look into the grand scheme of redemption (Eph. 3:10; 1 Peter 1:12). As fellow-servants with men such as John and his brethren (Rev. 19:10; 22:9), they join in praising the Lamb who is worthy by virtue of His victory in conflict and sacrifice.”
Psalm 148: “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created. He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away. Praise the Lord from the earth, Sea monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word; Mountains and all hills; Fruit trees and all cedars; Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl; Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth; Both young men and virgins; Old men and children. Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven. And He has lifted up a horn for His people, Praise for all His godly ones; Even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the Lord!”
Please do not miss the fact that equal praise, glory and honor are given to both the Holy Father and the Beloved Son: “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever” (verse 13). Consider also the equality ascribed to the Father and Son when comparing 4:11 and 5:12. And how could that possibly be? It is clearly because Our Savior Jesus and our Father God are co-equal persons, along with the Holy Spirit, comprising the One True God of heaven (Genesis 1:26). The Father, Son and Holy Spirit share equality in essence, eternity, power and purpose. Tomorrow the Lion of Judah breaks open the seals of the holy scroll and begins to unleash God’s vengeance upon His enemies!!!
Please read Revelation 6:1-8 for tomorrow.
Have a blessed day!
-Louie Taylor
